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When to plant cilantro in Zone 9b

In Zone 9b, direct-sow around February 2 – February 16.

Your cilantro timeline — Zone 9b

Direct-sowFebruary 2 – February 16
Zone 9b last frost~02/02
Zone 9b first frost~12/08
Direct-sow in the garden after danger of frost is past. Difficult to transplant because of its taproot. [src]Cited: University of Illinois Extension — Herb Gardening: Cilantro

Dates computed from Zone 9b's median NOAA frost normals and the cited rule. Your town may differ by a week or two — check your exact ZIP.

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Last verified 2026-07-17. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rule: University of Illinois Extension — Herb Gardening: Cilantro.

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